PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low has chosen Short People as his entrance music. Mac Mooseheads could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Short Low's chin.

Mooseheads
vs
Low

150 cm
35
147 lbs
28 - 11 - 2

167 cm
32
150 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Low!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Low.
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
Low let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Low throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mooseheads fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mooseheads shoots in but Low avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads dives in for a single leg takedown but Low sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Low was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mooseheads shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Low pinned against the cage. Low gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Low tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mooseheads is predictable there
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
Mooseheads has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Low.
Mooseheads shoots in looking for a takedown but Low manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooseheads's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac Mooseheads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mooseheads takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Mooseheads shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Low's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Low utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Low manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Low tries to throw a body punch but Mooseheads avoids it by throwing Low back against the cage.
Low presses Mooseheads against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mooseheads tries to score a body lock takedown but Low shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Low lands an uppercut.
Low lands with a left to the head.
Mooseheads tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Low just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mooseheads tries to break free but Low pushes him back against the cage.
Low swings wildly with an uppercut but Mooseheads uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mooseheads has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Low avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Low prevents the takedown attempt.
Low tries to work over Mooseheads's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Low stalling in the clinch.
Mooseheads tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Low smiles and moves away.
Mooseheads fails with the takedown
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooseheads tries for a takedown but Low circles away easily

and Low counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mooseheads won't be happy with that.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mooseheads is looking to reverse the position.
Low working away.
Low grinds an elbow into Mooseheads's temple.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mooseheads sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mooseheads tries to roll over but Low keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads wants to improve his position but Low is controlling well.
Low moves into full mount! Mooseheads won't be happy about that!
Low tries to control but Mooseheads wriggling away.
Mooseheads is desperately trying to improve his position but Low has a good base and remains in mount.
Mooseheads tries to hold on but Low pushes him away.
Mooseheads tries to reverse the position but Low maintains control.
Mooseheads regains half guard.
Low thows a huge punch but Mooseheads dodges it nicely.
Mooseheads is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Low connects with a nice short shot to Mooseheads's temple.
Mooseheads controlling the position for now.
Low looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Low lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Low thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mooseheads's head.
Mooseheads is looking for a sweep. Low is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Low looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mooseheads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mooseheads moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Low stopping the sweep attempt from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Low dominated that round.
That's time! Mooseheads's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Low lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Low as Mooseheads shoots in.
Mooseheads closes the distance and clinches up with Low, looking for a takedown. Mooseheads pushes Low against the cage but Low circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mooseheads shoots and misses
and Low counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Low has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mooseheads fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Low to the ground. Mooseheads is now in Low's guard.
Mooseheads throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Low works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Low wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mooseheads is looking to advance position but Low has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Low cracks Mooseheads with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mooseheads is looking to get to half guard.
Low fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mooseheads tries to hold on but Low pushes him away.
Low lands a big elbow.
Mooseheads regains half guard.

Low is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard.
Low is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mooseheads!
Mooseheads wants to hold on but Low pushes him away.
Low landing strikes from the mount and Mooseheads is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mooseheads working to try and regain half guard.
Low with the ground and pound from mount.

Low working for a guillotine from mount but Mooseheads is in no mood to give up.
Short Low has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mooseheads bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mooseheads in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mooseheads in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooseheads tries to free his leg and advance position but Low is retaining full guard.
Mooseheads in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mooseheads throwing strikes from guard but Low blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads throws a big elbow that misses.
Low is looking to stand up but Mooseheads isn't so interested in that idea.
Mooseheads loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Low avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mooseheads working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Low wants to stand but Mooseheads is controlling the position.
Mooseheads landing some decent shots from guard.
Mooseheads is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mooseheads is looking to work some ground and pound but Low has wrist control.

Mooseheads is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Low is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Low has escaped and now he's on top!

Low working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mooseheads has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mooseheads working a defensive guard here.
Low is in close to Mooseheads's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mooseheads gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Low wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving.
Mooseheads avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mooseheads has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Low from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Low accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Low pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads trying to keep a closed guard but Low is proving a slippery customer.
Low cracks Mooseheads with a solid left hand.
Mooseheads is trying to control the position but Low postures up.
Low wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving.
Low with a nice head shot there.
Low stands up over Mooseheads, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Low looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Mooseheads closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Low quickly recovers to half guard.
Mooseheads is nestled in close to Low, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Low wants to get back to full guard.
Mooseheads not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mooseheads is taking a breather. Low says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Low is refusing to be controlled, as Mooseheads sits in half guard.
Mooseheads is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Low is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mooseheads looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooseheads is looking for a kimura but Low is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mooseheads to get the leverage.
Mooseheads works his way into side control.
Mooseheads with the ground and pound but Low regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mooseheads throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Low keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mooseheads prevents Low from improving his position.

Mooseheads seems to be working for a kimura but Low defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Low sees it coming and defends easily.
Low gets full guard.
Mooseheads prevents Low from getting back to his feet.
Mac Mooseheads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mooseheads drops back, looking for a kneebar! Low looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Low looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Low!

Mooseheads is looking to regain half guard here but Low keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Low throws an elbow but Mooseheads slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Low has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Low!
Short Low decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.